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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.53, 577.83 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.53, 577.83 and 141.78 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.53 : 577.83 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.53/577.83 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.53x = 577.83 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.53x = 81,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,924.74/385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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